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08-04-2003, 08:57 PM
Judge denies Bryant's request to keep cameras out of courtroom
August 4, 2003
EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- The judge in the Kobe Bryant case Monday rejected the NBA star's request to keep cameras out of the courtroom during his first court appearance on a sexual assault charge.
Bryant's attorneys argued against allowing cameras during the hearing scheduled Wednesday, saying they could jeopardize Bryant's right to a fair trial.
Eagle County Judge Frederick Gannett ruled that was unlikely.
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Bryant is charged with felony sexual assault against a 19-year-old woman on June 30 at a mountain resort. The Los Angeles Lakers standout has said the sex was consensual and he is guilty only of adultery.
At Wednesday's hearing, Gannett will advise Bryant of the charge against him, of his rights and of the possible penalty. His order said there would be no discussions of evidence or fact-finding.
Allowing cameras in the courtroom won't interfe with the ``solemnity, decorum and dignity'' of the hearing, he added.scoop (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-lakers-bryantcase&prov=ap&type=lgns)
August 4, 2003
EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- The judge in the Kobe Bryant case Monday rejected the NBA star's request to keep cameras out of the courtroom during his first court appearance on a sexual assault charge.
Bryant's attorneys argued against allowing cameras during the hearing scheduled Wednesday, saying they could jeopardize Bryant's right to a fair trial.
Eagle County Judge Frederick Gannett ruled that was unlikely.
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Bryant is charged with felony sexual assault against a 19-year-old woman on June 30 at a mountain resort. The Los Angeles Lakers standout has said the sex was consensual and he is guilty only of adultery.
At Wednesday's hearing, Gannett will advise Bryant of the charge against him, of his rights and of the possible penalty. His order said there would be no discussions of evidence or fact-finding.
Allowing cameras in the courtroom won't interfe with the ``solemnity, decorum and dignity'' of the hearing, he added.scoop (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-lakers-bryantcase&prov=ap&type=lgns)